Status:

UNKNOWN

Prospective Trial of Dexamethasone implAnt for Treatment Naïve diabeTic Macular Edema

Lead Sponsor:

Yeungnam University College of Medicine

Conditions:

Diabetic Retinopathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of the investigator's study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of the pro re nata (PRN) regimen to 12 months by using intravitreal dexamethasone implant in eyes with treatment-na...

Detailed Description

Pathogenesis of diabetic macular edema (DME) involves inflammation, angiogenesis, and oxidative stress processes provoked mainly by cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-6, 8, and monocyte chemotactic pr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male and females 18 years of age or older
  • Written informed consent has been obtained
  • Diabetic macular edema with a central macular thickness (CMT) ≥ 300um measured by spectral domain optical coherence tomography.
  • Treatment-naïve subjects for diabetic macular edema.
  • Documented BCVA of ETDRS letter score of 23 to 73 letters (Snellen equivalent of 20/320 to 20/40) in the study eye.

Exclusion

  • Previous panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) or macular laser photocoagulation in the study eye
  • Any prior or concomitant ocular treatment (e.g. anti-VEGF therapy, corticosteroids) in the study eye for diabetic macular edema
  • Prior systemic anti-VEGF or corticosteroid therapy, investigational or approved, within the last 3 months before the first dose in the study
  • Previous use of intraocular corticosteroids in the study eye at any time or use of periocular corticosteroids in the study eye within 12 months prior to Day 1
  • Elevated intraocular pressure or a history of steroid-induced ocular hypertension
  • The presence of other retinopathies, maculopathies, visually significant cataract, vitreomacular traction, peripheral ischemia, history of pars plana vitrectomy
  • Any active intraocular, extraocular, and periocular inflammation or infection in either eye within 4 weeks of screening
  • Any history of allergy to povidone iodine

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 22 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

49 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04448496

Start Date

June 22 2020

End Date

December 31 2021

Last Update

June 26 2020

Active Locations (7)

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Dong-A University Hospital

Busan, South Korea

2

Maryknoll Medical Center

Busan, South Korea

3

Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital

Changwon, South Korea

4

Yeungnam university hospital

Daegu, South Korea, 42415